List of ski brands

The following is a list of businesses known for manufacturing skis. Some of these manufacturers may also produce boots and bindings.

Skis

Brand Type Origin Established Defunct
4FRNT Alpine United States 2002
Armada Alpine United States 2002
Åsnes Nordic Norway 1922
Atomic Alpine, Nordic Austria 1955
Black Crows Alpine France 2006
Black Diamond Alpine United States 1989
Blizzard Alpine Austria 1945
Blossom Skis Alpine Italy 1999
BPM Alpine United States 2019
DPS Alpine United States 2005
Dynastar Alpine France 1963
Elan Alpine Slovenia 1945
Faction Alpine Switzerland 2006
Fischer Alpine, Nordic Austria 1924
Hart Alpine United States 1955 2022
Head Alpine United States 1950
Icelantic Alpine United States 2003
J Skis Alpine United States 2013
K2 Alpine United States 1962
Kästle Alpine, Nordic Austria 1924
Kneissl Alpine Austria 1861
Liberty Skis Alpine United States 2003
Line Alpine United States 1995
Madshus Nordic Norway 1906
Moment Alpine United States 2003
Nordica Alpine Italy 1939
Olin Alpine United States 1960 2010
ON3P Alpine United States 2006
Original+ Alpine Austria
Opera Skis Alpine Italy 2012
Peltonen Nordic Finland 1945
Rønning Treski Nordic Norway 1936
Rossignol Alpine, Nordic France 1907
Salomon Alpine, Nordic France 1947
Scott Alpine United States 1958
Stöckli Alpine Switzerland 1935
Van Deer Alpine Austria 2021
Vishnu Freeski Alpine United States 2014
Voit Alpine United States 1966 1969
Volant Alpine United States 1966 1989
Völkl Alpine Germany 1923

Boots

The following list consists of companies known primarily for their ski boots. Some entries are duplicated from above, but not all. Some brands, like Head, sell branded boots from other companies and are therefore not listed here.

Brand Origins Established Notes
Black Diamond Equipment United States 1989 Formerly Chouinard Equipment (founded in 1957), Black Diamond first entered the ski market in the early 1980s with the XCD telemark binding.[1] Today, Black Diamond designs and manufacturers a full line of skis, boots and bindings for alpine, telemark and touring pursuits. Black Diamond Equipment and Scarpa began a partnership in 1987 that ended in 2005.
Hanson United States 1969 Chris and Denny Hanson developed the rear-entry boot while working at Lange, and left to form their own company. Successful during the 1970s, mis-steps during the early 1980s led to their bankruptcy in 1984. Purchased by Daiwa and continues to exist in Japan.
K2 United States 1962 K2 launched its first boot production on Vashon Island in 1975. That effort failed. Purchased Raichle Flexon molds and started Full Tilt around 2006; launched a boot line under the K2 label in 2013. Sold to Jarden Corp. and then to Newell Rubbermaid. Sold to private equity company Kohlberg.
La Sportiva Italy 1928 Founded by Narciso Delladio, La Sportiva has been producing footwear for mountain sports since 1928, specialising in mountain running, rock climbing, ice climbing, alpine climbing, and skiing.
Lange United States 1962 Introduced the first plastic ski boots in 1962, and followed up with a greatly improved model in 1965/66. After 1968, they were a must-have for racers, and rapidly took over the market. Remain a major player to this day, especially in racing.
Nordica Italy 1939 Nordica was formed in Montebelluna, the center of Italian ski boot manufacturing to this day. Entered the plastic ski boot market in 1968, following the lead set by Lange. Nordica pioneered use of the removable, customizable innerboot. Also produces skis and other equipment today. Part of the Tecnica Group.
Rosemount United States 1965 Another contender for title of "first plastic boot", Rosemount was an all-fibreglass shell with a unique side-opening design. Was in the process of introducing a rear-entry model in 1973 when they were purchased by G.H. Bass, then the United States distributor for Raichle. Rosemount ceased production around 1975.
Salomon France 1947 Introduced the famed SX series of rear-entry boots in 1979, and was a major success through the 1980s. When the rear-entry design rapidly fell from favour around 1990, they purchased the San Giorgio factory and turned to traditional front-entry designs. Salomon remains a major boot producer today.
Scarpa Italy 1938 Founded in Asolo, near Treviso by Rupert Guinness, 2nd Earl of Iveagh, SCARPA (Società Calzaturieri Asolani Riuniti Pedemontana Anonima) has been producing mountaineering and ski boots since 1938.
Tecnica Italy 1960 Formed in Montebelluna in 1960 to produce leather work boots, the company introduced the Moon Boot for apres-ski. They followed this with their first ski boots in 1973. Now control a large number of brands including Nordica, Rollerblade, Dolomite, Lowa, Think Pink, Blizzard, Moon Boot, and others.

References

  1. ^ "Origins - Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd". Archived from the original on 2011-09-30. Retrieved 2012-03-10.
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